Gifting for kids and babies can be both practical, innovative and super-fun. We have tried, tested and handpicked the best bath additions, cool sleepwear, clever clothing, stylish sensory picks, gift sets, toys, and newborn essentials (hello Ewan and Nap Nap Mat!).
POLARN O.PYRET x Disney Sleep Collection, £22 – £26, www.polarnopryet.com
A lovingly hand drawn sleep collection, featuring all of your favourite Disney characters, including onesies and pyjamas in Peter Pan, Jungle Book, Lady & The Tramp and Pluto prints. The super soft, organic cotton designs feel luxurious against the skin, and also feature clever foldable cuffs, for valuable growing room.
NAPNAP VIBRATING BABY SLEEP MAT, £120, www.napnapuk.co
Created to soothe your little one to sleep, this award-winning vibrating sleep mat is designed to mimic the feeling of being back in the womb by using vibrations and white noise. The lightweight, portable mats are available in Yellow, White, Berry and Aquamarine and fit perfectly in prams, cots and bassinets.
EWAN THE SHEEP – DELUXE, £39.99, https://sweetdreamers.co.uk/
Our favourite shushing sleep sheep is back, and this time Ewan comes in a Deluxe version, complete with a soft pink glow and a selection of soothing sounds, including an actual recording of a heartbeat and womb. Ewan Deluxe also features an intelligent MoonMode smartCRY sensor, which is cleverly designed to activate and resettle your little one whenever they stir during the night.
CHILDS FARM TRACTOR WASHBAG GIFT SET, £10, www.childsfarm.com
The perfect gift to make bath-time more fun! A luxury wash bag, featuring the Childs Farm old red Tractor, contains the award winning 250ml bubble bath with a fruity, fresh raspberry fragrance, and a bottle of the sweet Orange hair and body wash.
Indulge in Child Farms multi award winning, range of dermatologist and paediatrician-approved baby range, with this bedtime gift set, which comes in a handy reusable suitcase, containing a bubble bath, baby wash, moisturiser, nappy cream and a baby bath thermometer.
CHEEKY CHOMPERS A LITTLE BUNDLE OF JOY GIT SET , £27.99, https://cheekychompers.com/
This gift set is a must for teething tots! Packaged in a fun keepsake box, the set which features ‘Bertie The Lion’, includes 3 must-have teething essentials, including the brands award-winning reversable Neckerchew dribble bib, an animal teether and compact teething toy.
SINGING ANT PLAYMAT, FROM £62 – £71 https://www.thesingingant.com/collections/all
A range of innovative easy to clean playmats, consisting of 4, 8 or 9 individual tiles which can be rotated in any direction, to create a seamless, overall design when puzzled together. These easy to clean artisan inspired mats are available in 4 beautiful shades, carefully curated to blend in with your interior.
MAGNET MOUSE HOODED TOP, £32, https://magnetmouse.co.uk
Featuring Magnet Mouses’ innovative hidden magnet closures for quick and easy fastening, this 100% cotton reversible hooded top is available in 3 on trend colours, with plain fabric on one side, and the brand’s bespoke mouse print on the other.
ETTA LOVES SENSORY PLAYMAT, £75, www.ettaloves.com
Designed to support your baby’s visual and cognitive development throughout their first year, this organic cotton playmat, with a reversable Dalmatian and Leopard print design encourages your baby to use specific muscle groups, to help them prepare for rolling and crawling.
CHILDS FARM BABY BATH & BEDTIME SUITCASE GIFT SET RRP £24, www.childsfarm.com
EDX EDUCATION SORTING BOWLS (£7.99) AND PEBBLES (£17.66) www.amazon.co.uk
These 6 high quality educational stacking bowls boast multiple uses, from acting as a sorting tool for any budding mathematicians, to separating an aspiring artists tools, such as paint and glitter. The Rainbow Pebbles come in 6 different sizes and colours, and are ideal for developing fine motor skills, counting, sorting, and creative design.
ALDI LITTLE TOWN PIRATE SHIP, www.aldi.co.uk
Let your kids imagination run wild with this Little Town Wooden Pirate ship, containing everything they need to create fun and adventurous scenarios, designed to develop physical skills and ignite their imagination.
BABYBJORN BABY DINNER SET. £33.99, www.babybjorn.co.uk
This baby dinner set is cleverly designed to help babies self-feed, comprising of a sturdy plate in a trefoil design, making scooping up food easier, an easy grip spoon and fork, a stable cup, and large bib, with a soft, adjustable neckband.
AVEENO MUM & BABY SET, £20, www.boots.com
A fabulous mum and baby skincare bundle from Aveeno, containing a Daily Moisturising Lotion for you, a Daily Care Hair & Body wash and Moisturising Lotion for your baby, as well as a cute soft teddy bear comforter.
BABY BOOSA FEEDING SET , £8.50 – £14.50 www.babyboosa.com
A stylish, sustainable and practical weaning solution for children and parents, with 5 innovative designs, including a silicone bib, bowl and spoon set, and a cloud shaped plate, complete with suction bases, to keep it firmly in place at mealtimes. Each product comes in a range of on-trend colours, from concrete grey, riviera blue, to a beautiful shade of dusky pink.
INFANTINO GLOWING JELLY LIGHT BATH TOY, £4.99, www.amazon.co.uk
Make bath time even more fun with Infantano’s sensory light up bath toys. This glowing multi textured Jellyfish lights up when its body touches the water while the soft textured tentacles flow and swim.
MINI Knitted Car, £30, ShopMini.co.uk
Perfect for even the smallest of MINI fans, little car lovers will adore the MINI Knitted Car. Supersoft and made form 95% cotton and soft filled, the car features iconic embroidered details such as the radiator grill and is machine washable at 30C.
Munchkin Baby’s First Bath Gift Set (RRP £15.99), Amazon
It’s all about making bath time fun and this cute set features three bath time favourites, all wrapped up in a bright, gift box. The White Hot Safety Rubber Bath Duck Toy lets you know when the water is too hot, and the Scuba Swimming Bath Toy and Little Boat Train make for a super splashing.